IndiaAI FutureSkills Fellowship — Postgraduate Track 2026
Government-funded fellowship for postgraduate students across all disciplines who are working on AI projects. Provides direct financial support plus a travel grant for presenting at international AI conferences (h5 index > 100). Part of India's national IndiaAI Mission.
Backed directly by India's national AI Mission — one of the few government fellowships open to PG students across all disciplines, not just CS/engineering. The conference travel grant makes it especially valuable for students looking to publish early.
The IndiaAI FutureSkills Fellowship is a flagship initiative under India’s national IndiaAI Mission, run by the Independent Business Division (IBD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The PG track is open to students from any discipline who are pursuing AI-related projects.
What the fellowship covers:
- ₹2,00,000 in financial support for the project duration (up to 2 years for MTech/PG programmes)
- ₹1,00,000 travel and accommodation grant for presenting at international AI conferences with h5 index > 100
- Fellowship can supplement existing institutional scholarships (check latest guidelines)
Who is eligible:
- Indian nationals only
- Currently enrolled in a PG programme (1st–3rd semester at time of application)
- Open across all disciplines: Engineering, Sciences, Medicine, Law, Business, Commerce, Arts
- Minimum academic threshold: 80% in UG + 75% in PG
- Must be working on an AI/ML-related project
Affiliated institutions:
- Top NIRF-ranked universities and institutes across India participate in the programme
- Nomination process runs through the institute — check with your graduate office
How to apply:
- Visit fellowship.indiaai.gov.in
- Applications submitted through the official IndiaAI portal
- No publicly fixed deadline for the PG track — portal accepts rolling applications
Note: The PhD track closed February 28, 2026. UG/PG tracks remain active. Verify current status directly at the portal before applying.